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HighNHTSA·25V654000·Announced 2027-06-09

2025 Volvo EX90 Tailgate May Suddenly Drop Due to Defect

Volvo is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles because a spindle nut may detach from the power-operated tailgate, causing it to suddenly drop and strike a person. Owners should not use the tailgate until dealers replace the drive units.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural defect involving the tailgate support mechanism with potential for injury if the tailgate drops unexpectedly. No injuries or deaths have been reported. This matches the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Volvo EX90 vehicles with defective power-operated tailgate (POT) drive units. A spindle nut on these drive units may detach, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop.

When the tailgate drops unexpectedly, it can strike a person, creating a risk of injury. No injuries or deaths have been reported to date.

Approximately 1,119 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner letters were mailed on November 24, 2025. Affected owners should not use the power tailgate function until the repair is completed. Dealers will replace both POT drive units at no cost. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or find their vehicle's recall status on NHTSA.gov beginning October 7, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
2025 VOLVO EX90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • structural-defect
  • falling-object
Affected units
1,119

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EX90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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